Nepal Travel & General Information

Nepalis a Himalayan country, wedged between the giants of India and
Tibet, an autonomous region of China. Its geography dominated by the
Himalayas - eight of the fourteen highest mountains in the world,
including Everest, can be found within its borders. On every side, a
skyline of fluted snow and ice peaks soar beyond the imagination rise
above the trails, the campsites and valleys. It is a land of great
diversity- a home of incredible variety of ecosystems, the greatest
mountain ranges, dense tropical jungles teeming with a wealth of
wildlife, thundering rivers, forested hills and frozen valleys. The
country is a potpourri of ethnic groups, customs and traditions. From
the humid and tropical southern Terai lowlands to the frozen alpine
regions of the Himalayas in the north, we find different colorful
cultures & people co-existing in harmony for centuries.

The country also offers an astonishing
diversity of sightseeing attractions and adventure opportunities found
nowhere else on earth! A visitor can join in the numerous annual
festivals that are celebrated throughout the year in traditional style
highlighting enduring customs and beliefs.

Nepal is a land where the arts,
culture are as well-preserved as the valleys and forests, temples
enriched with wood carving and bronzes, millennium- old statues standing
a long the way side, songs and dances unchanged for centuries and
entire cities preserved in their medieval splendor.

In addition to enjoying numerous
activities of choice in Nepal, it is also a significant transit point
for traveling to Tibet (China) Bhutan, Darjeeling and Sikkim (India).

Trekking is undoubtedly one of the best ways to experience amazing
natural beauty and colorful cultural heritage of the Himalayan country of Nepal.
It is a journey on foot to the highest mountains and deepest valleys in the
world giving every wandering soul a rare opportunity to appreciate ecological,
cultural and natural diversity of Nepal.

Mountaineering Expeditions are
similar to challenging treks but such expeditions requires a high
level of physical and mental fitness and basic mountaineering above the
snow line using ice axes, crampons, ropes and

Nepal
is the world’s best destination for expedition and peak climbing. Nepal is home
to eight of the world's 14 highest peaks over 8000m including Mt. Everest
(8850m), Kanchanjunga (8586m), Lhotse
(8516m), Makalu (8463m), Cho Oyu (8201m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Manaslu (8163m)
Annapurna (8091m) along with thousands of other peaks that are above 5500m and
less than 8000m.

Nepal
is a small country with diverse culture and lifestyle and rich biodiversity. Tours in Nepal
is one of the best ways to explore its nature, culture, history and heritage.
Nepal Environmental Treks and Expedition proudly offers specially designed
Nepal Tour packages such as sightseeing, cultural tour, agro tour, wedding tour
and other leisure

There are many adventurers who have to let go of their dreams of
reaching the summit of Himalayan mountains as they are tied down by
certain physical constraints. To help such enthusiasts realize their
dreams Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition is glad to offer hiking.

Jungle Safari is amazing trips in tropical jungles of Terai which preserve some of best wildlife habitat in Asia. Out of the total geographical area of Nepal, 16% is occupied by national parks, wildlife reserves and conservation areas.

White Water Rafting is best options for adventure seekers to explore Nepal in exciting and novel manner. Regardless, if you are a seasoned expert or a whitewater enthusiast, rafting on the Himalayan Rivers is special

Lavish and luxurious, many hotels in Kathmandu are at par with the best
in the world, and that too at a competitive rate. You can enjoy
international standard services during your stay in these hotels.
Provided below is the list of crème de la crème hotels in Kathmandu, categorized according to their star ratings.

Bird watching is an exciting thing to experience in Nepal because of the
abundant availability of species of birds. You can observe over 800
species of birds in different parts of the country. This has become
possible due to the existence of Rhododendron, oak and pine forests in
the country. Listed below are some of the places around Kathmandu which
are a few of the best areas for bird watching

Whether you want a long trek in the Himalayas, a shorter hiking holiday
in Kathmandu or other colorful city of Nepal, to paragliding with the
birds, bungee jump from one of the tallest cliffs in the world, mountain
bike through some of the most adventurous trail available.

Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition is a leading trekking and
travel company in every sense of the word. We have earned a considerable
cachet in assisting traveler’s to make booking of air tickets (Domestic
and International), mountain flight tickets and bus tickets. Our staff
is always prepared to provide services such as changing the dates of
your travel or advice on the best alternative

Honey Hunting is exclusively a traditional
activity practiced by ethnic Gurung community of Nepal. Honey hunting is so rare and
unique that it still remains an isolated event carried out and observed only in
few, remote places of Nepal.
Ghalegaun, located north west of Kathmandu, in Lamjung district, is one of nearest
destination to watch honey hunting.

Sport Fishing is one of the adventurous activities offered by our
company for many years. Nepal has a dense net of rivers and streams, as
well as numerous lakes of cold water character. Nepal is a landlocked
country, where snow-clad Himalayas, eternal glaciers, ice-cold torrents,
clear-water and lakes contribute to much of its hydrosphere. These vast
stretches of

Awe-stricken silence is the best way to describe going on a mountain
flight to encounter the tallest mountains of this earth. No wonder
mountain fly-by has become a popular tourist attraction in Nepal. Four
airlines offer regular

Trekking involves walking on an average of 5 to 7 hours per
day covering about 9 to 14 kilometers. The trekking route passes through
forest, high passes, valleys, meadows, rice fields, idyllic hamlets with the
backdrop of the magnificent Himalayan range, glaciers, snow fed rivers and
lakes depending on the region you trek.

We
organize one day city sightseeing tour inside Kathmandu city for those who
have limited time for their Nepal visit, but curious to know the culture,
history, arts, traditional life style and many more from Nepal. This trip
provides the opportunity to explore most of the cultural heritages inside
Kathmandu city. It starts early morning after having your breakfast around 8:30
to 9 am and completes at around 4:30 to 5 pm.

Nepal is a multi-ethnic and multi-religious country. There are Hindus,
Buddhists, Muslims, Christians, Kiratis, Sikhs etc who live in complete
harmony and intercultural friendships. Each ethnic community has their
unique cultural standards and festivals they follow and observe. Nepal
is occupied with these colorful festivals throughout the year.

Fixed Departure trips are
group and individual departures planned for the year ahead. It offers you a
preview of the list of next trips
available for the coming season and after. It gives an unparalleled advantage
for people who do their holiday planning well ahead as well as for those
looking to join an adventure with people from different countries and different
walks of life.